Rose Cottage Farm is home to a number of rare breeds and animals.

image of a Herdwick Sheep laying on the grass
Herdwick Sheep

The Herdwick is a rare breed of domestic sheep native to the Lake District of Cumbria in North West England. These smiley Herdwick sheet are so unique. Born black and slowly change to grey or white later in life.

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image of a red chicken running on the grass
Chickens

One of our Rose Cottage chickens. We have a few different breeds on our smallholding.

Indian Runner Ducks
Indian Runner Ducks

The Indian Runner Duck is a breed of domestic duck. They are native to the Indian-sub-continent and Malaysia.

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Sheepdog herding some herdwick sheep and their lambs

One of our Sheepdogs gently herding a few of our Herdwicks and their lambs.